tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85482382384177314372024-02-07T04:34:32.691-05:00Modern Caveman NutritionHow I used the principles of the Paleo Diet to lose more than 180 pounds!Modern Caveman Nutritionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069674941834235580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548238238417731437.post-81533272075517717662012-08-22T21:46:00.001-04:002012-08-22T21:46:48.463-04:00Why Wheat is Bad For You <h2>
<i style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Eat your healthy whole grains everyday for ultimate heart health! That's what you're told day after day by doctors, nutritionists & the big agra businesses pushing their sugar latent cereal to your children. But are whole grains, more specifically wheat really healthy or even necessary for optimal health? </span></i></h2>
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<i>The wheat that is in our modern day foods isn't anything close to what our ancestors consumed on a daily basis. The wheat mass produced today is an experiment to gain yield per acre not supply nutrition. Wheat is in everything we consume today from the massive bread aisle in your super market to the snack aisle & every aisle in between. In fact it is one of the most consumed grains on the planet being responsible for approximately 20% of all calories consumed! The simple reason it is a staple ingredient in our diets is because it is so cheap to grow & it is continually subsidized by the US Government.</i></div>
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<i style="font-weight: normal;">Gluten is the main protein in wheat responsible for making dough stretchable rollable & elastic. It is made of two primary families of proteins known as gliadins & glutenins. Gliadins are the proteins responsible for the negative reaction to wheat in Celiac sufferers. Even if you don't suffer from Celiac disease gluten still has an inflammatory affect on your gut. In fact most everyone who consumes wheat has a negative reaction. It may be in the form of acne or rashes or more serious conditions and auto immune diseases. </i><br />
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<i>Wheat contains anti-nutrients called phytates. Phytates actaully bind to minerals like magnesium,calcium, zinc & iron and literally remove them from our bodies. Phytates also make minerals bio unavailable or non digestible so any "healthy" minerals in wheat are null and void.<br />There are also things called Lectins. Lectins are proteins that are in plants that are for protecting the plant (think defense). They protect the plant or seed by attaching to the intestinal lining when consumed causing considerable intestinal distress. Then further they may wear down the stomach lining causing leaky gut syndrome. </i><br />
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<i>Wheat has a unique ability to raise blood sugar levels through the roof. In fact two slices of whole wheat bread raise insulin levels more than a Snickers Bar! Wheat products raise blood sugar levels more than any other carbohydrate period! With this spike in insulin levels comes with it the inevitable crash. You know the feeling after eating a big bowl of pasta, or eating a whole pizza. This roller coaster response inherently causes the body over time to become insulin resistant & then diabetic. High insulin levels also create inflammation in the body & in the arteries causing cracks & allowing the buildup of plaque. </i><br />
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<i>So why should anyone consume grains? The answer is obviously they shouldn't , EVER! We don't need grains or wheat to survive if we have access to meat, veggies, fruits, nuts & seeds. In fact in order to thrive we should avoid intake of grains especially wheat to really let our bodies do what we have evolved to do! Eliminating grains from your diet will have significant positive health & energy benefits that you've never thought possible. Weight loss will become effortless & staying lean will be automatic. </i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Do you struggle with being over weight? If you're like most Americans today the answer is probably yes. You are not alone & I was there myself for the majority of my life. I struggled with my weight from early childhood right into my early thirties & it began to affect my health. That is until I found the principles of the Paleo Diet!</i></span></h4>
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Eating Paleo is a rather simple concept. It refers to eating as our ancestors did before the invention of modern agriculture. It involves eating real, high quality, nutrient dense foods that aid our bodies to become fat burning machines.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Adapting a Paleo eating plan is the healthiest way you can lose weight because it is the only plan that uses nutrition to work with your genetics. It's pretty simple people, this is the way we were supposed to eat! Modern research tells us that today's Standard American Diet, full of processed refined foods, unhealthy trans fats & an endless supply of sugar is responsible for a host of diseases such as obesity,diabetes, heart disease & cancer. </span></div>
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Oh man this is where it gets exciting! If you're a foodie as I am than this is the plan you've been waiting for. The food choices on the Paleo plan are almost endless. Grass fed beef, free range chicken, wild caught seafood, veggies, seasonal fruit, healthy fats,(raw nuts & seeds, avocados, olive & coconut oil just to name a few).The best part of the Paleo diet is the fact it stresses to obtain the highest quality sources of the accepted foods which provides the most nutrient absorption for your body. See, this lifestyle is not just about losing weight. It's about obtaining optimal health in the process of achieving your ideal body composition. </div>
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The Paleo plan doesn't count anything including carb intake. When eating Paleo you will cut out virtually all wheat, grains & legumes being these foods raise insulin levels to an unhealthy level & quite honestly we haven't adapted to eat them. What about all those supposedly healthy whole grains the USDA recommends we eat each day? The fact is they aren't nutritionally beneficial at all. You will take in all the carbohydrates your body needs to operate efficiently through the wide variety of veggies & seasonal fruits. If you are a dedicated athlete than your carbohydrate intake will need to be a bit more than the average person. This can be achieved with starchy tubers such as sweet potatoes & fruit. Tailor your intake of carbs to your activity level & you will be golden!<br />
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Absolutely not<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">. You hear it constantly, fat clogs your arteries. This is simply not scientifically proven & is based on bad scientific studies. In fact current research indicates that diets rich in Monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats dramatically reduces the chances for obesity, diabetes, heart disease & Alzheimer's. Here are some of the healthy fats you will eat while following the Paleo diet;</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Besides effortless weight loss & boundless energy, the health benefits of a Paleo diet are undeniable. With the removal of grains, legumes & dairy which are the root causes for degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, heart disease Alzheimer's & Parkinson's. </span></div>
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After reading this post I hope you're feeling motivated & anxious to give the Paleo lifestyle a try. I know since I've started Paleo my health & energy levels have dramatically improved & it is my passion to share my story with others to hopefully inspire change. </div>
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I'm going to cover everything from recipes to scientific research in this blog & I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I love sharing it with you. In the mean time please feel free to check out some before & after pics of me & some very resourceful links that will help you in your Paleo journey! </div>
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